Worn by the horse by grief: Klagenfurt native helps children

Worn by the horse by grief: Klagenfurt native helps children

The story of Vanessa Weiß and her loyal partner "Xenja", an Irish Total mare, is one that arouses deep emotions. For two decades, the two, and not only as a companion, but also as a supporter in difficult times, has proven to have been proven. Vanessa, a 41-year-old psychotherapist from Klagenfurt, recently started an impressive project to help grieving children and adolescents. She uses the healing power of horses to stand by these young people after the loss of a loved one.

As she explains, she has long dealt with the positive effects of animals on humans. "Xenja" becomes a therapist in four hooves. "The horse is a peace pole, at the same time it conveys and security," Vanessa describes the advantages that young mourners can experience through contact with their animal. Your project entitled "Worn by the horse by grief" combines therapeutic approaches with nature and the special relationship between humans and animals.

special award for the project

Thanks to her initiative, Vanessa Weiß was recently awarded the Bank Austria Social Award. This honor shows how important working with grieving children and adolescents is and underlines the extraordinary role that animals can play in therapy. "I see every day how the children bloom when they interact with" Xenja ". It is an incredible experience that I would like to share with others, ”she adds.

In her practice community on Tarviser Straße, Vanessa uses the feeling that "Xenja" shows in dealing with the young mourning. It is not only direct contact with the horse that has the healing effect, but also the experience of trust that the children build. The special bond between animal and humans not only promotes the emotional exchange but also the emotional stability of the children.

Vanessa's project is not only a therapeutic measure, but also a personal heart concern. Through her work, she learns every day how important it is to offer children in difficult times and to show them that they are not alone. "Every day I see how valuable this connection is between the children and" Xenja "," she sums up.